Surely Tomorrow (Korean: 경도를 기다리며) is a 2025-26 South Korean television series directed by Lim Hyun-wook, written by Yoo Young-ah, and starring Park Seo-joon and Won Ji-an. It aired on JTBC from December 6, 2025, to January 11, 2026 every Saturday and Sunday at 22:40 (KST). It is also available to stream on Prime Video in select territories around the world.
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Synopsis
Lee Gyeong-do is a reporter for Dongwoon Ilbo, and has been living an ordinary life, until he reconnects with his ex-girlfriend, Seo Ji-woo, who was the wife of a husband involved in an extramarital affair scandal, that Gyeong-do reported.
Cast and characters
Main
Park Seo-joon as Lee Gyeong-do
A reporter of Dongwoon Ilbo.
Won Ji-an as Seo Ji-woo
Gyeong-do's ex-girlfriend.
Supporting
Lee El as Seo Ji-yeon
Ji-woo's elder sister, and the CEO of Jarim Apparel.
Lee Joo-young as Park Se-young
The director of an art school, and is friends with Gyeong-do and Ji-woo.
Kang Ki-doong as Cha Woo-sik
Se-young's husband who dreams of becoming an actor.
Jo Min-gook as Lee Jung-min
A used cars dealer.
Nam Gi-ae as Jang Hyun-kyung
Ji-woo and Ji-yeon's mother.
Kang Mal-geum as Jin Han-kyung
Editor at the entertainment department.
Kim Mi-kyung as Jo Nam-sook
Gyeong-do's mother.
Jeong Ha-jin as Nam Bo-ra
An intern reporter at the entertainment department.
Special appearances
Go Bo-gyeol as An Dae-hye
Kim Ji-woong as Oh Goon
A college student who possesses extraordinary abilities in gathering information.
Kim Sung-kyun as amusement park owner
Production
Development
Surely Tomorrow is directed by Im Hyun-wook, known for his work on Reflection of You (2021) and King the Land (2023), and written by Yoo Yeon-ga, who wrote Encounter (2018-19), Thirty-Nine (2022), and Divorce Attorney Shin (2023). It is co-produced by SLL, Story Forest, and Studios IN.
Casting
Park Seo-joon was reportedly offered the role as the male lead on July 8, 2024.
In January 2025, Won Ji-an and Park were reportedly confirmed to appear as the lead.
Release
On May 27, 2025, JTBC revealed the drama lineup for the second half. It premiered on JTBC on December 6, 2025, and airs every Saturday and Sunday at 22:40 (KST).